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Looking for a winning team-building icebreaker that you can use for meetings, training classes, team building sessions, and company events and activities? The five of anything icebreaker makes group cohesiveness and cooperation a natural extension of the discussion when you use this team building icebreaker. Icebreakers That Relate to the Session’s Topic You can relate the five items selected to the topic of the session and use the icebreaker to add to the content of the session....

The United States exports trillions of dollars of manufactured goods, services, and natural resources to other countries each year, setting a record in 2013 when it shipped nearly $2.3 trillion in products across its borders. Exports are the fuel that keeps the U.S. economy running and keeps Americans employed. Below is a list of what other nations are eager to buy from the U.S. and which of them import the most....

At age 14, you’re old enough to get working papers—also known as work permits—in most states. You will need the signature of parents and an employer willing to sign them. However, even with these papers in hand, you’re still too young to operate machinery, use knives, serve alcohol, or drive a car. If you’re lucky enough to have an employer ready to sign your papers and hire you for age-appropriate work and wages, congratulations....

Advertising and public relations are two very different industries, even though they’re commonly confused for one another. To understand the differences, consider 10 different situations and how you might approach them differently through advertising or public relations. Paid Space or Free Coverage Advertising: The company pays for the ad space or airtime and knows exactly when the ad will air or be published. Public relations: Your job is to get free publicity for the company....

You promoted and practiced and got all excited about your gig, but when the concert rolled around, it didn’t quite go the way you had hoped. Here are some tips on what to do the morning after a bad gig. 01 of 06 Relax PeopleImages/DigitalVision/Getty Images So, the gig was abysmal—welcome to the club. You would be hard-pressed to find a musician who hasn’t had a disappointing show. No matter the reason for the less-than-stellar occasion, you can bounce back from it....

Pest control can be an ongoing problem for landlords. Mice might be small creatures, but they can make it much harder to find and keep tenants if they’ve made their home on your property. Getting rid of rodents begins with understanding why they chose your property in the first place. You might be able to catch a small problem before it becomes a huge one if you recognize the signs of mice and understand what draws them....

A Radio and Communications Security Repairer is an essential member of the Army communications maintenance team. If the communications equipment doesn’t work, it can put soldiers, particularly those in the field, in jeopardy. These are the soldiers who ensure this highly sensitive equipment is up to par. This job is a military occupational specialty (MOS) 94E. It’s well-suited for people who have an interest in mathematics, are able to maintain a close focus on details for long periods and are interested in working with electronic and electromechanical equipment....

Employers often receive an overwhelming number of applications for job openings, which can easily inundate HR departments. Applicant tracking systems (ATS) are a type of software designed to help organize and streamline the hiring process. Using an ATS is increasingly common—Jobscan reports that nearly 99% of Fortune 500 companies use one. Meanwhile, a digital recruiting survey conducted by KellyOCG and Human Capital Media found that 66% of recruiting organizations used some type of ATS for recruiting management and/or compliance....

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulatescommercial vehicles, and its CSA program is designed to ensure that drivers and their employers are complying with safety standards. In the past, the FMCSA used Compliance, Safety and Accountability (CSA) Points to rate carriers. Under the FMCSA’s Safety Measurement System (SMS), violations are now assigned a severity weight (they can still be called points) and are assessed anytime a violation occurs. Safety violations are tracked by the SMS, categorized under the Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) and added to a score for the fleet the vehicle belongs to....

Most people think of internships as something college kids do to get job experience before they graduate. It is true that they are a great way for students to expose themselves to a career, but internships aren’t just for students. Career changers and returnees to the workforce can benefit from them as well. Adult internships can even help someone with many years of work experience learn about an occupation that’s new to them....

Spectrum Operations Specialists in the Air Force are like the traffic controllers of radio frequencies. These airmen manage such frequencies to support military operational requirements. It can include everything from land to aircraft to space radio communications; basically, anywhere the Air Force needs to communicate with its members. Duties of Air Force Spectrum Operations Specialists For Air Force communications to be uninterrupted and functional, the spectrum specialists troubleshoot interference, which can include countering any attempts at electronic signal jamming by adversaries....

Event planners spend a lot of time preparing for their events but at times can overlook the small things they - or their clients - may need the day of the actual event. A great event planner never arrives at an event empty-handed. One way to avoid the last-minute emergency trip to the store for a basic corporate event need is to build a supply kit that will go with you wherever you go....

If you’re looking to dress up as one of your favorite country music stars, we’ve got some ideas of what you should wear to create the perfect costume. Eddie Montgomery Eddie Montgomery (left) with Troy Gentry. Michael Buckner / Getty Images Eddie Montgomery is one half of the country duo Montgomery Gentry. He dresses all in black, and while performing is known to twirl a microphone stand with ease. Best known songs are “Hillbilly Shoes,” “Hell Yeah,” “If You Ever Stop Loving Me” and “My Town....

Farriers specialize in shoeing horses and caring for their hooves. Learn more about what they do, how much they earn, and how to become one. What Is a Farrier? Farriers are highly skilled equine hoof-care professionals. They not only shape and fit horseshoes, but they also clean, trim, and shape horse hooves. Farriers can work with a variety of breeds in different environments, from riding stables to farms to racetracks. Pet horses, show horses, racehorses, and even zoo animals can require attention from a farrier....

A geoscientist studies the earth’s composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the earth. They may search for natural resources like groundwater, metals, and petroleum, or help environmental scientists clean up and preserve the environment. Someone working in this field may also be called a geologist or geophysicist. Quick Facts According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of May 2017, geoscientists earned a median annual salary of $89,850 per year....

A flutophone may look like a toy, but it is a legitimate pre-band instrument belonging to the wind family. The benefits as a first instrument are multifold. It is inexpensive, made of durable and lightweight plastic, and requires little breath force, unlike an actual flute or clarinet. Its mouthpiece is familiar to most, and it is used like a common referee’s whistle. Basics A flutophone is shaped like a clarinet. It has a foot-long cylindrical body with holes along the length....

The internet seems to suggest that BTFO can have two different meanings: Back The F*** OffBlown The F*** Out Yes, both meanings contain the F-word. And yes, because there are two possible meanings, it can be a little confusing to figure out which one is being used when you spot it somewhere online or in a text. Nusha Ashjaee / Lifewire It’s not quite clear which meaning is more popular or used most often, so you’ll have to do some investigative work to figure out which meaning is being used in the messages you’re reading....

From a sustainability perspective, it’s important to know how long it takes various types of garbage to decompose. We should focus our efforts especially on reducing the consumption of products that generate waste materials that take a long time to completely break down. Let’s review how long it takes for various waste categories to decompose in landfills, along with some relevant statistics. The rate of decomposition can depend on landfill conditions....

A business analyst’s core role is to understand a company’s operations and goals and make suggestions for improvement. While the specific responsibilities and mission for business analyst positions vary from one company to another, there are a number of questions that you’re likely to be asked in any business analyst interview. These questions include a combination of behavioral interview questions, along with inquiries relating to business analyst terms and questions that test your skills as a business analyst....

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